Royal Enfield meteor 350, Price (bs6), mileage, in-depth review

Introduction of meteor 350

As we all know the royal Enfield has launched meteor 350. As we know the Royal Enfield’s history this is a big step up by RE. Royal Enfield has launched this bike with a new refined engine. Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is a successor to the Thunderbird 350 which was the only cruiser Royal Enfield had.

has gone now. The slogan “made like a gun” is also not justifiable because now the bikes are equipped with more electronics and you cant fix these new bikes all by yourself like you fix your gun very easily.

Still, I must say as the government norms are changing all the auto companies have to follow them and make their vehicles accordingly.

Looks of RE meteor 350

The look of a bike is a very subjective matter. If we talk about the meteor 350 looks like the front and the back looks new but the side profile of the bike looks like an old thunderbird.

The front look with the round-shaped new design headlight and the windshield gives it a different but great look and in the back, the long mudguard and the unique kind of tail light give it a new look.

From the side, if you see the badging of Royal Enfield on the tank on the high-end model looks new. This bike also looks bulky and the so many color options in the bike just make this bike more loveable like everybody has his choice of color in it.

when you sit on the bike the tank looks quite big but it having the same capacity of fuel as the thunderbird had but this tank looks good and goes well with the bike shape.

Ride and comfort of meteor 350

Ride and comfort are the most important thing to know for a rider so we have to give our lots of time to test this in each condition.

First, we talk about the riding posture of the meteor, As the bike is having a cruising style so can’t sit straight on it. Once you sit on a meteor you feel like you are sitting on a sofa. For the initial 100 km to 150 km, you will be very comfortable but after that, if you are on a long bike trip you might feel pain in your back.

If we talk about the pillion, this meteor is not even good for 30 km to 40 km because the impact of potholes is directly hit the pillion’s back.

Now we will talk about the seats, the seats of the meteor are on the softer side it means it is good for short rides like 100 km to 150 km but after that this creates a problem but this problem can be solved by replacing this seat from the touring seat of Royal Enfield. This touring seat comes as an accessory.

Colors of Royal Enfield meteor

Royal Enfield meteor comes in many color options according to the models. like – Fireball Yellow, Fireball Red, Stellar Black, Stellar Red, Stellar Blue, Supernova Brown & Supernova
Blue.

The colored tank and side panels, blacked-out engine, and chrome silencer make it a good-looking bike.

If you want to check all colors of the Royal Enfield meteor then click here.

Technical Overview of meteor 350

Here in this section of Royal Enfield meteor 350, we will discuss some major technical specifications of the bike which helps you to decide that you want to buy this bike or not.

Engine

Royal Enfield meteor has the all-new Single cylinder, 4 strokes, Air-Oil cooled, 349 cc engine which produces a maximum power of 20.2 BHP @ 6100 rpm and maximum torque 19.9 Ft/lbs @ 4000 rpm.

As with all other Royal Enfield bikes, it also has the initial level of torque means the pulling power which helps you carrying weight easily on your meteor and you can go uphill with this bike without having any issues.

Electric Start

Meteor 350 only comes with a self-start/electric start option it doesn’t have a kick.

Frame & Suspension

Meteor 350 comes with an all-new Twin Downtube Spine Frame which is a great commendable upgrade by RE. This frame gives the bike extra strength.

Its front suspension is Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel and the rear one is Twin tube Emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload which is great for this kind of bike. This suspension performs great but the rear suspension is set on a bit of a stiffer side.

Ground Clearance

Ground clearance of meteor 350 is better than other RE bikes it has approx 170 mm ground clearance which is fine.

Fuel Capacity

It has 15 liters of the fuel tank. Meteor gives 35 kmpl to 40 kmpl mileage if you ride in a good way so the bike range in one tank must be around 450 km.

Seat Height

The seat height of meteor 350 is somewhere around 765 mm. This is seat height is good for low height riders. Even 5 feet tall person can also manage this bike easily.

If your height is near to 5 feet, do visit the dealership and take a test ride.

Brakes

Meteor 350 is a heavy bike it weighs around 191 kg. For this kind of weight, the bike must have great brakes.

Meteor 350 has a 300 mm disc at the front and a 270 mm disc at the rear with this dual-channel ABS comes standard. Overall the brakes of this bike are good.

Tires

Meteor comes with alloy wheels with tubeless CEAT tires. In the front it has 100/90 – 19″ and in the rear, it has 140/70 – 17″. These size tires are great and they help to give riders great confidence on the ride.

Price of Royal Enfield meteor

Royal Enfield meteor 350 prices on the road for the fireball variant is Rs. 204328 and for the stellar variant is Rs. 210484 and the last supernova variant is Rs. 220746.

Meteor 350 availability

If you want to check the availability of meteor 350 in your city then you can find your nearest dealership by check it. You can get the phone number and email Id of the dealership so that you can contact them easily.

What’s good in RE meteor 350

meteor 350 has so many good things like a refined and good tuned engine. The quality of the bike is impressive and here are some more touches which we will discuss below.

Tripper Navigator

The Meteor 350 features a Tripper navigation system, the first-ever in a Royal Enfield. This navigation system is powered by Google Maps and the Royal Enfield App that connects smartphones with the motorcycle through Bluetooth.

USB Charging

Meteor 350 also offers a USB charging port by which you can connect any of the devices on the go.

Windshield

Meteor 350 offers a windshield, which is very good for long rides it helps you give fatigue-free long rides.

Headlight

The headlight of meteor 350 is halogen but it comes with a led ring which is quite great.

What’s not good in RE meteor 350

Meteor 350 has some points which are not so big but disappoint me.

First, the round buttons on the handlebars are not up to the mark.

Second, if you want to commute with this bike you can but if you face bumper-to-bumper traffic then it is not easy to go with meteor 350 because of the position of the footpads. once you down your feet on the ground and want to put your feet on the footpads again then it is a task.

Third, the Fits and finish of the bike are good but not great and you can see some loose wires here and there on the bike.

Improvements in meteor 350

Meteor 350 is a gem of Royal Enfield still RE should do some work on some aspects.

First the customer complaints, we have seen so many riders complaining about the oil leakage, some tappet noise in the third gear, and disk brake giving some awkward sound. In my opinion, these are not big issues but the service center should take immediate action on the customer complaint.

Second, The fit and finish of the bike must be up to the mark.

Verdict

My verdict on meteor 350 is a great bike. It is an enjoyable machine. It has so many great qualities and it comes from a trusted brand so you can buy meteor 350.

The major thing which we must tell all the readers is that Royal Enfield is the only premium bike seller who has so many dealerships from Kashmir to Kanyakumari so in case if you will face any kind of issue with your bike anywhere there is help near you.

In the end, I must say that anybody if you like the posture of this bike or wanna have a cruiser in your garage you must buy meteor 350.

FAQs

Q1. Is Meteor 350 too heavy?

Ans. Yes, Meteor 350 is a heavy bike. It weighs around 191 kg. In my opinion, it is not for the first-time rider.

Q2. Is Meteor 350 good for short riders?

Ans. Yes, meteor 350 is good for short riders if your height is around 5 feet then you can manage this bike easily.

Q3. Is re meteor 350 good enough for a ride to Ladakh?

Ans. yes, you can take meteor 350 to Ladakh ride but for this, you have to change the seats to touring seats and ride this bike sometime in your city or near to your city so that you can be used to the sitting posture of this bike.

Full Specifications

ENGINE

• Type – Single cylinder, 4 stroke, Air-Oil cooled
• Displacement – 349cc
• Bore x stroke – 72 mm x 85.8 mm
• Compression Ratio – 9.5 : 1
• Maximum Power – 20.2 BHP @ 6100 rpm
• Maximum Torque – 19.9 Ft/lbs @ 4000 rpm
• Ignition System – Electronic Fuel Injection(EFI)
• Clutch – Wet, multi-plate
• Gearbox – 5 Speed constant mesh
• Lubrication – Wet sump, forced lubrication
• Engine Oil – SAE 15 W 50 API, SL grade, JASO MA 2 Semi-Synthetic
• Fuel Supply – Electronic Fuel Injection
• Air Cleaner – Paper element
• Engine Start – Electric

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Type – Twin Downtube Spine Frame
• Front suspension – Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel
• Rear suspension – Twin tube Emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload

DIMENSIONS

• Wheelbase – 55.12″
• Ground Clearance – 6.7″
• Length – 84.25″
• Width – 33.3″ (without mirrors)
• Height – 44.88″ (without mirrors)/ 51.57″ (with windscreen)
• Seat Height – 30.12″
• Kerb Weight – 421 lbs. (with 90% fuel & oil)
• Fuel Capacity – 3.96 gal.

BRAKES & TIRES

• Tires Front – Alloy Wheel – 100/90 – 19″ – 57P (Tubeless Type)
• Tires Rear – Alloy Wheel – 140/70 – 17” – 66P (Tubeless Type)
• Brakes Front – 300 mm disc with twin-piston oating caliper
• Brakes Rear – 270 mm disc, single-piston oating caliper
• ABS – Dual Channel

ELECTRICALS

• Electrical System – 12 volt – DC
• Battery – 12 volt, 8 Ah, VRLA (maintenance-free)
• Head Lamp – 12V, H4-60/55W (Halogen) with LED light guide
• Tail Lamp – 12V, LED type – 2.4/1.2W
• Turn Signal Lamp – 12V, 10W X 2 nos